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With more than 120 easy-to-follow artworks, training tips and workouts used by the U.S. Navy SEALs and British Royal Marines, amongst other formations, \u003ci\u003eExtreme Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide for the person who wants to be their best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53391585640721,"sku":"9781838866808","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6890\/3185\/files\/cover_113e9fc6-e8f3-427a-aca0-848fda0bca39.jpeg?v=1776866636"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stablebookgroup.com\/collections\/books-by-chris-mcnab.oembed","provider":"Stable Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}